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Children's Mental Health Blogs
- Communicating with your Teen Using Validation
Have you ever tried to have a conversation with your teenager, and after seemingly endless fidgeting, blank stares, grunting and defensive responses, you found yourself frustrated, fuming and eventually found your conversation had turned into a screaming match? You are not alone. Teenagers are notoriously uncommunicative with their parents and more often than not parents find themselves puzzled about how an attempt at having a simple conversation with their teenager ended in an argument.
Read More - Let's Talk About Depression
As a clinician working in Lutherwood’s Mental Health division, many clients I work alongside suffer from depression. A Mood Disorders Association of Ontario FAQ Sheet cites “almost 3 million Canadians have serious depression. It accounts for 30% of all disability recorded at three of Canada’s best known companies. Depression affects 10 to 15% of men and 15 to 25% of women.”
Read More - Is Social Media Helping or Hindering us Socially?
Most of us have liked a status on Facebook, filtered a photo on Instagram or hash-tagged something trending on Twitter. Social media is becoming a part of society. But what kind of impact is social media having on our children’s ability to socialize?
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Employment Services Blogs
New to Canada? Here's how you can land your first job through LinkedIn!If you live in North America and are looking for a job or a new business opportunity, LinkedIn is almost mandatory. Read our latest blog to find out why.
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It’s Not Too Late to Get That Summer Job!Summer is almost here! With the school year coming to end, you may be wondering if it’s too late to find a summer job. The good news is it’s not too late. There are still opportunities out there. If you are a student looking for summer employment, here are some easy last minute job search tips.
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Local Business Eases the Transition for New CanadiansAt Danby Appliances in Guelph, CEO Jim Estill has taken on an extraordinary commitment
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Housing Services Blogs
How to Search for Housing Online: Kijiji on a ComputerSearching for housing online can be difficult for everyone especially so if you are not technologically-savvy. Learning and understanding how to utilize online resources for a housing search can help the process be quicker, easier, and more effective. Here are a few steps to using Kijiji for an online housing search using a computer.
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Three Benefits of Having a RoommateWhen planning on moving to a new apartment, considering looking for a roommate has a few benefits! Consider the following information as to why having a roommate may be beneficial to you:
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What to Bring to a Rental ViewingYou found an apartment that you want to view, what now? Consider the information below before your next viewing.
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